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Morris Gitau

@morrisgitau

Principal Economist and strategic finance specialist driving budget planning, policy analysis, and fiscal accountability.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I want to lead strategic economic and finance work—budget planning, policy analysis, and performance/monitoring—inside a results-focused organization. I’ll bring evidence-based decision-making, strong compliance, and continuous improvement for accountable fiscal governance and growth.

I’m a results-driven Principal Economist and Strategic Finance Specialist with 11 years of experience (2014–2025) in budget planning, public finance management, and macroeconomic & policy analysis. I focus on resource allocation, forecasting, and evidence-based decision-making that improves accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

At the Teachers Service Commission, I’ve strengthened fiscal discipline through the 2025/2026–2027/2028 MTEF budget process by consolidating Kshs. 1.271 trillion, using coordinated data collection and costing validation. I also improved financial integrity by leading national and county asset verification (2023–2025), and I optimized resource allocation by managing FY 2024/2025 budget itemisation across cost centres in Oracle Hyperion.

Earlier, I advanced education planning by designing a CBC forecasting model and strengthening payroll integrity through the BEVoT Project (biometric enrolment and payroll data cleansing), reducing fraudulent payments. I supported SDG 4 implementation with KNATCOM by streamlining programmes with UNESCO priorities, and I strengthened accountability through the National Evaluation of Performance Contracting, including scoring guides and actionable feedback reports for county offices.

I’m also committed to institutional change: I’ve drafted policy instruments like the TSC Medium-Term Plan IV and the TSC ICT Policy, built monitoring and evaluation frameworks aligned to measurable outcomes, and contributed to strategic planning through the co-authored TSC Strategic Plan (2019–2023). With strong analytical skills and change-management capability, I’m ready to lead high-stakes economic and finance work that delivers sustainable growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Finance Officer

Current

Teachers Service Commission

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Consolidated the 2025/2026–2027/2028 MTEF budget (Kshs. 1.271 trillion) and led costing validation to strengthen fiscal discipline. Managed FY 2024/2025 budget itemisation in Oracle Hyperion, distributing Kshs. 455 billion across emoluments, O&M, and development cost centres, and improved reporting integrity through national/county asset verification (2023–2025).

Hyperion Resource Allocation Asset Verification Macroeconomic Analysis Monitoring & Evaluation Financial Reporting

Principal Economist

Teachers Service Commission

Aug 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years)

Designed a CBC forecasting model to project teacher requirements and quantify curriculum implementation costs, and led the BEVoT biometric enrolment initiative to reduce fraudulent payroll payments by improving teacher data and payroll integrity. Authored sector policy and M&E outputs, including a robust performance contracting evaluation approach and the Education Statistical Booklet aligned to V

Curriculum Planning CBC Forecasting Model SDG 4 Implementation Statistical Analysis Policy Development

Senior Economist

Teachers Service Commission

May 2017 - Jul 2020 (3 years 2 months)

Drafted the 100% Learner Transition concept note and costed nationwide implementation by projecting teacher requirements. Co-authored the TSC Strategic Plan (2019–2023), conducted variance analysis of the 2015–2019 plan, and led national performance contracting evaluations across county offices using scoring systems and feedback reports.

Teacher Requirements Forecasting Strategic Planning Evaluation Reporting Implementation

Economist

Teachers Service Commission

Jan 2014 - Apr 2017 (3 years 3 months)

Compiled divisional reports and produced evidence-based recommendations by analysing data to support executive decision-making. Drafted performance contracts (2019–2022), designed and delivered performance contracting training (2016–2017), and improved reporting efficiency through structured templates and standardised validation procedures.

Data Analysis Validation

Ag. Deputy Director Planning

Teachers Service Commission

May 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Led end-of-year performance contracting evaluation by developing scoring guides and evidence-based assessment tools. Built M&E frameworks aligned to measurable outcomes, coordinated departmental reviews for compliance, and delivered executive-ready evaluation reports and monitoring tool orientation.

Executive Reporting Monitoring Program Evaluation